Infrastructure Project Manager at Kforce Inc in San Jose, California

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client that is seeking an Infrastructure Project Manager in San Jose, CA.

Summary:
The Cloud Infrastructure and Platform team is seeking an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Program Manager to Lead and complete large-scale, client-driven projects. In this role, you will communicate with clients and customers to determine their needs or requirements. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective planning, execution, and delivery of critical projects. Our goal is to deliver high-quality experiences through data-driven improvement programs, timely and with outstanding results.

Key Tasks:

• Implement and drive PMO program management standards, including project governance policies and procedures, to ensure consistent practices across technical and strategic programs


• Program plans with well-managed dependencies and internal partner alignment in shared tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.) and lead all aspects of resource distribution for staffing, budgeting, and scheduling to boost efficiency


• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, ensuring active management of risks throughout and issue resolution


• Establish effective communication channels with partners, ensuring clarity and alignment throughout the project lifecycle


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO, finding opportunities to improve the processes and tools used in project management; Adhere to metrics and governance for process and drive process improvements


• Develop and maintain key performance indicators to measure and report on program and portfolio performance, making data-driven decisions


• Collaborate with engineering and program leaders to align project priorities and develop positive relationships with multi-functional teams to achieve business goals


• Prepare program status reports and executive briefings for various partner groups

REQUIREMENTS:

• PMP Certification is required


• 9+ years of experience as a Technical Project or Program Manager or similar related job profile (Release Train Engineer)


• 5+ years of experience working with project planning tools (Jira, Confluence or SharePoint)


• 5+ years of experience leading infrastructure or related projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Agile certifications preferred (CSM, RTE, etc.)


• 3+ years facilitating meetings and speaking in front of groups


• Experience with cloud and on-prem network infrastructure


• Experience within or partnering with Support organizations


• Strong understanding of software development processes and Agile methodologies


• Excellent analytical skills; You digest sophisticated information, can distill it, and make recommendations and proposals


• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and timelines


• Appetite for rapid changes and comfort with navigating through uncertain/ambiguous situations


• Self-starting, self-motivated, self-directed, and self-sufficient


• Openness to new insights and willingness to innovate


• Comfort managing budgets

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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